Best Clay Croft Podcasts (2024)

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EP87 | Coffee for Overlanding - What is the Best Way to Make it? 2:32:27

26d ago2:32:27

2:32:27

Join us for our most extensive podcast to date about a topic that is what gets us out of bed in the morning, coffee! Jimmy and Leah begin by chatting with Rachelle about both her coffee background and the tips and tricks that she has learned from her years of traveling the globe. What are some of the best takeaways from her many miles around the wo…

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EP86 | Finding the Balance in Overlanding - Lisa & Jason of Four Wheeled Nomad 35:59

2M ago35:59

35:59

From the Americas to Africa, motorcycles to a Hilux, Lisa and Jason of Four Wheeled Nomad have done it all. This week, they sit down with Rachelle and discuss striking the right balance in their overlapping adventures. After 80,000 miles and 21 countries, all on motorcycles, Lisa and Jason have gotten comfortable with being uncomfortable, and they …

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EP85 | Full Time Overlanding in an Ambulance - Melanie and Sebastian & The Campulance 2:06:46

3M ago2:06:46

2:06:46

Join us for a deep dive into what it looks like to overland in the U.S. from a European perspective with Melanie and Sebastian from the Campulance! These two amazing people tell everything that they know about making life choices to support your love of travel, managing finances, budgeting & saving, work ideas, and much more. Not sure where to get …

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EP84 | Building Your Dream Overlanding Build with Mainline Overland 1:31:41

4M ago1:31:41

1:31:41

The team at Mainline Overland have been around the block when it comes to building overland rigs. From helping build rigs like MAK and Owen's (Bound for Nowhere) Tundra to helping people outfit an adventure ready lifestyle, Mainline are here to make building an overland rig accessible. Jimmy and Leah learn all about how to plan your suspension as y…

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EP83 | Scott Brady - Thriving While Overlanding 1:23:23

5M ago1:23:23

1:23:23

How do you thrive while on extended overlanding trips? There are few people that have overlanded around the world more than Scott Brady. Extended trips and overlanding are not always as glamorous as it looks. There are many things to consider when heading out for a long trip, or even a weekend adventure. What you bring with you is only half of the …

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EP82 | Do I need Aftermarket Bumpers? CBI + XOVERLAND 1:41:12

6M ago1:41:12

1:41:12

There are more use cases for aftermarket bumpers than being able to mount a winch and lights! Overall safety should be a part of the equation when considering where you spend your money on your build. From safely carrying a spare tire to protecting from animal strikes, CBI's armor for your vehicle offers tons of versatility all of your needs. We ha…

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EP81 | Teenagers in Africa - Cyrus, Ryder, and Eli Croft on Overlanding in Africa 1:01:32

7M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Cyrus (18 years old), Ryder (15 years old), and Eli (13 years old) had the experience of a lifetime overlanding through southern Africa with the XOVERLAND Team. What was it like to see this part of the world through the eyes of a teenager? The boys chat all about their highest and lowest moments of the trip. Watch this podcast here!…

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EP80 | African Memories with Richard and Ashley of Desk to Glory 1:26:36

7M ago1:26:36

1:26:36

Richard and Ashley Giordano (Desk to Glory) have been around the block with the XOVERLAND Team. In our most recent series, Season 6: Africa, the Giordanos joined the Croft family on a 60-plus-day journey around southern Africa. This expedition took the team through South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia. Ashley was our navigator for the 10,000km trip,…

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EP79 | “Dr. Jon” Solberg, MD, on Medical Preparation for Overland Travel in Africa 59:03

8M ago59:03

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Is traveling to Africa a bucket list item on your overlanding to-do list? If so, Dr. Jon is the go-to guy to get you, your partner/s, family, or team medically prepared for this adventure of a lifetime. Serving as Team Doctor of the XOVERLAND crew for the Season 4: Return to Alaska Series, Dr. Jon was cherry-picked by XOVERLAND’S Clay Croft, to rep…

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EP78 | 2024 Tacoma Trailhunter - Our 1 Month Review, Clay Croft and Jimmy Lewis 45:49

8M ago45:49

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Until recently, vehicle manufacturers didn’t supply off-the-lot options for overlanders, so we’ve adapted by modifying vehicles to suit our needs. Little did we know that Toyota secretly developed the solution we’ve all been waiting for—the Tacoma Trailhunter, a rugged new platform designed for overlanders to “go far.” The latest XOVERLAND series p…

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EP77 | Clay & Rachelle Croft Chat AFRICA: XOVERLAND Season 6 58:25

9M ago58:25

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Since 2010, XOVERLAND founders, Clay & Rachelle Croft, have been traveling the world with a team of adventurers and filmmakers to locations as varied as Central America to Scandinavia. For their most recent overlanding experience, the trailblazing couple took their three boys–Cyrus (18), Ryder (15), and Eli (12)–to Africa with the Expedition Overla…

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EP76 | Tour or Adventure? A Conversation with Joe Fleming of BONAFIDE Moto Co. South Africa 1:25:15

9M ago1:25:15

1:25:15

When trying to figure out a plan for your next vacation, are you interested in booking a “tour” or experiencing a real “adventure”? To begin with, maybe you’re wondering exactly what the difference is between the two. Joe Fleming, owner/founder of Bonafide Moto Co. based in Southern Africa is on the show to explain how the ADV motorcycle experience…

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EP75 | Dakar Rally and Overlanding? A Conversation with Off-Road Coach, Jimmy Lewis 1:19:24

10M ago1:19:24

1:19:24

Considered by many in motorsport to be the world’s toughest race, the Dakar Rally is renowned for the extreme off-road challenges it poses for both motorcyclists and drivers alike. Described as not just the biggest Rally Raid in the world, but as “an incomparable human adventure,” this year’s Dakar Rally will last 14 days and take place in Saudi Ar…

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EP74 | EDUCATING KIDS ON THE ROAD: What Should You Do About School? 1:42:11

10M ago1:42:11

1:42:11

Many of us in the traveling and outdoor adventure community currently parenting or considering becoming parents wonder about this pivotal question: Can I take my kids out of school to join me on an epic adventure? To help find the answers, the team at XOVERLAND has brought together three guests to serve as a panel of experts who can share their exp…

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EP73 | Is Wild Camping Legal? Overlanding & Recreating on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) Lands 1:01:02

11M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

“Outdoor Recreation Planner” for the BLM (Bureau of Land Management), Erik Lundin, joins us on this episode to discuss all things associated with recreating and adventuring on BLM lands. Whether overlanding, fishing or hunting, bicycling, heading out on horseback, riding motorcycles, river running, or studying songbirds, Erik will help us answer fu…

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EP72 | RVing to Overlanding: The Inspiration and Story Behind Skinny Guy Campers 51:49

11M ago51:49

51:49

What do you get when two guys who grew up knee-deep in the RVing industry decide to build a compact, well-constructed truck camper perfect for vehicle-based adventuring and overlanding? The “Skinny Guy Camper” of course! For this episode, we sit down with Skinny Guy Campers co-founders, Jason Bontrager and Donavon Fredrickson along with Chief Opera…

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EP71 | “Going Out to Go In” – Exploring Yourself by Exploring the World w/MAK & Owen of Bound for Nowhere 1:13:20

12M ago1:13:20

1:13:20

For this episode, Jimmy & Leah sit down for an expansive conversation with MAK (Mary Ashley Krogh) and Owen of Bound for Nowhere. MAK & Owen share the details of how they became close friends with other traveling creatives like Karissa & Linhbergh of gondirtin and Chase & Aimee Bartee of Tight Loops Fly, and we discuss the unique qualities of the o…

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EP70 | We CHANGED Our LIFE! Family Overland Adventure w/Evan & Christine DeHaven 1:08:53

1y ago1:08:53

1:08:53

What is it like to go from being successful L.A. professionals living in the suburbs with two kids to being full-time family overlanders traveling out of a beautifully restored 1972 Ford Bronco on the adventure of a lifetime? Find out in this epic episode featuring Christine & Evan DeHaven of Family Overland Adventure. After pushing hard to become …

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EP69 | Chris Burkard on Adventure, Photography, and Succeeding in Life 59:53

1y ago59:53

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XOVERLAND CEO, Clay Croft, jumps in as host for this special episode with photographer/social media influencer, Chris Burkard. Chris and Clay share a common bond through a life of making media around the adventures they pursue. We connect with Chris from his home in Iceland, where he and his family enjoy a life of fresh experiences both cultural an…

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EP68 | Can Your Truck DO THAT!? Technical Trails with TrailRecon’s Brad Kowitz 1:03:40

1y ago1:03:40

1:03:40

We sit down with Brad Kowitz of TrailRecon to discuss how to get started driving more technical, 4WD-themed “trails.” What we’re thinking here is that there may be people who have traveled the entire length of the Pan-American Highway but have never considered attempting a challenging 4WD trail in the U.S. like the Rubicon, Magruder, or Colorado’s …

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EP67 | GOING to EXTREMES! Navigation with Rebelle Rally Founder, Emily Miller 1:41:06

1y ago1:41:06

1:41:06

This is one of our most extended and complex episodes to date–and for good reason. We have Rebelle Rally founder, Emily Miller, on the podcast for the first time and she has volumes of information to share about navigation, the Rebelle Rally, and driving skills, along with crazy stories about her experiences designing the Rebelle course with the li…

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EP66 | NEVER RUN OUT!! Optimizing Auxiliary Power in Vehicles with Mark Bruce of REDARC Electronics 1:10:51

1y ago1:10:51

1:10:51

Join us for our best episode yet on auxiliary power with our incredibly knowledgeable yet highly entertaining guest from Down Under, Mark Bruce, manager of International Training and Development at REDARC Electronics. Do you have lots of questions about auxiliary power systems for your vehicle, be it an overland vehicle, hunting rig, van, or even a…

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EP65 | Artists-Fly Fishers-Overlanders: Chase and Aimee Bartee of Tight Loops 1:19:26

1y ago1:19:26

1:19:26

Chase and Aimee Bartee are extremely hard-working filmmakers with a passion for fly fishing, overlanding, and conserving the beautiful and wild country they love. The story of the Bartees is the story of two artists pursuing an uncompromising path toward their artistic vision. Finding success with their first film Journey On, the couple has develop…

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EP64 | All-in! Overlanding for Life with Eric & Brittany Highland 1:12:41

1y ago1:12:41

1:12:41

It’s one thing to head out camping and traveling for a few days, a few weeks, or even a few months, but what about heading out on a 15-year full-time overland adventure around the world while raising your newborn child? Enter the world of Eric and Brittany Highland of Hourless Life. Eager to spend more time together after inhabiting the world of pr…

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EP63 | Podcast Hosts Go Overlanding! 1:20:54

1y ago1:20:54

1:20:54

What happens when two podcast hosts who spend most of their time talking about overland adventure head out on their own separate journeys? Find out in this authentic and insightful episode that is not without its share of humorous stories shared by our hosts. Jimmy and Leah have been hosting overlanding experts, insiders, and influencers for over a…

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EP62 | Solo Adventure Travel with Filmmaker and Motorcyclist, Sterling Noren 1:19:31

1y ago1:19:31

1:19:31

It is common for many to offer the conventional advice to “never travel alone.” Filmmaker, Sterling Noren, has some alternative thoughts, however, when it comes to solo travel. With extensive solo traveling experience by motorcycle throughout many remote regions of the world, Sterling is on the podcast to share his insight, expertise, and rationale…

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EP61 | Wildfire Prevention and Safety–Don’t be “THAT GUY”!! 1:15:28

1y ago1:15:28

1:15:28

For anyone traveling into the backcountry whatever the means of transport, taking precautions to prevent wildfire starts and knowing what to do to stay safe if a wildfire ignites near your location are essential outdoor skills. That’s why we’re grateful to have experienced wildlands firefighter, Jessica Braun, share her extensive knowledge and insi…

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EP60 | Is It Time to Go to a Pro Shop for Your Build? 1:03:20

1y ago1:03:20

1:03:20

There are some whose expertise when it comes to D.I.Y. vehicle modification, accessorizing, and maintenance is so advanced that they could probably get a job at most pro shops for the price of asking. For most of us, however, our D.I.Y. skills have their boundaries, and there comes a time when we must look to a competent pro shop to assist us with …

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EP59 | Do It Yourself! How to Build the Ultimate D.I.Y. Truck Camper w/Ambition Strikes 58:16

1y ago58:16

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Have you ever considered taking all of that money you’d be spending on labor and using it to build your own custom truck camper? That’s exactly what Courtney and Riley Casey of the popular YouTube series, Ambition Strikes, set out to do–and did it. Whether you’re ready to go all-in on a fully-built D.I.Y. truck camper or just looking to customize t…

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EP58 | Will We Run Out of Water? Handling Water Anxiety with Guzzle H20 57:35

1+ y ago57:35

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Water management and purification while hiking and backpacking is one thing, but managing a large quantity of water to supply an overlanding vehicle and several occupants over the duration of an extended trip is a whole different situation. Even if you are not heading out for an extended overland journey in less developed countries, meeting your hy…

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EP57 | Elevating Camp Cookin' with Gondirtin 1:14:51

1+ y ago1:14:51

1:14:51

Hot dogs and hamburgers are always a win around the campfire, but maybe you’re looking for a way to spice up your culinary experience the next time you head out on the trail. That’s why we teamed up with Linhbergh and Karissa of “Gondirtin” for this episode. When it comes to elevating camp cooking, these two bring their A-game every time. The best …

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Ep.19: Guide to Car Camping with Clay Croft 1:48:59

1+ y ago1:48:59

1:48:59

This week Clay Croft joins Jordan and Janis once again. This time to discuss car camping! They discuss everything from sleeping on the ground to sleeping on top of your vehicle, the most badass kitchen setups, how to keep cool or warm and how to stay organized. Connect with Janis, Jordan, and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and…

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EP56 | XOVERLAND – The Next Chapter – an Update from Clay and Rachelle Croft, and Content & Marketing Director, Evan DeHaven 55:16

1+ y ago55:16

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On this episode, host, Jimmy Lewis, sits down with XOVERLAND co-founders, Clay and Rachelle Croft, and XOVERLAND Content and Marketing Director, Evan DeHaven, to discuss everything happening that’s been happening behind the scenes at XOVERLAND and the new vision and direction for the company. Clay and Rachelle discuss their original vision for thei…

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EP55 | What’s Next for Eva zu Beck? 1:07:07

1+ y ago1:07:07

1:07:07

Rachelle Croft sits down to host solo adventure traveler and highly successful YouTube creator, Eva zu Beck, to discuss what’s next for Eva after five years of global traveling. At the time of this recording, Eva is traveling across the U.S. to decide where she’d like to live as she works on her next move to “build a house and live in it.” Being th…

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Ep. 18: Mechanical Sympathy 2:25:16

1+ y ago2:25:16

2:25:16

This week we discuss getting your rig stuck and unstuck with Clay Croft from X Overland. We cover tires, traction boards, tow straps, jacks, chains, attachment points and how best to use the aforementioned equipment. If you travel down muddy, rocky, snowy, wet dirt roads in search of hunting adventure this episode is for you. To see more of what Cl…

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EP54 | How to Overcome Problems Related to Time, Money, and Geographic Location When Getting Started in Overlanding 1:19:26

1+ y ago1:19:26

1:19:26

In the second episode of our XOVERLAND Podcast Q&A Series, we take on questions from listeners and fans about the challenges of time, money, and geographic location when it comes to getting started in overlanding. Here are a few example questions we work on answering: How do you go overlanding if you’re working a full-time job and have responsibili…

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EP53 | The Path to Personal Growth Through Adventure with Rebecca Donaghe, Global Adventurer and Filmmaker 1:21:24

1+ y ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Rebecca Donaghe is an experienced film producer whose credits include noted feature works such as Finding Forrester, Where God Left His Shoes, and She Gets What She Wants. Her current passion lies in combining her love of adventure with her professional talent as a film producer by leading “special-ops style” expedition production crews to produce …

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Ep. 17: Flying With Guns, Packing Gear, and Shipping Meat 1:20:14

1+ y ago1:20:14

1:20:14

Interested in traveling to hunt? This podcast covers it all from packing your gear into duffels, checking your rifle with airlines, what to carry in your carryon, all the way to logistics of getting your meat home. If you have a question you want to submit to Gear Talk for discussion, email geartalk@themeateater.com. Want to comment on this episode…

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EP52 | Your Questions about Overland Vehicle Building Answered by XOverland’s Clay Croft and Tanner Johnson 1:09:13

1+ y ago1:09:13

1:09:13

This episode is our first dedicated to answering listener questions and the topic is building and equipping vehicles for overlanding, camping, and outdoor adventures of all kinds. Questions range from what the first modification should be on an overlanding vehicle to whether or not you should modify a vehicle in the first place. Experienced XOverla…

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EP51 | The All-New 2024 Tacoma Trailhunter - Exclusive Sit-Down with Sheldon Brown, Chief Engineer 31:25

1+ y ago31:25

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So many of us are super-excited about the release of Toyota’s all-new, 4th Generation Tacoma and the overlanding-themed “Trailhunter” grade. That’s why we were so grateful to have the opportunity at Overland Expo West (2023) to sit down with Sheldon Brown, Toyota’s lead engineer for the all-new 4th generation Tacoma platform. Listen in on the conve…

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Ep. 16: All About Bullets with Garrett Long 1:36:16

1+ y ago1:36:16

1:36:16

Janis and Jordan talk with MeatEater's own Garrett Long about everything that makes a great hunting bullet. They talk caliber, design, materials, and the performance we can (or can't) expect from our modern projectiles. They also discuss the nuances of copper, bonded, and cup and core. Additional topics include: why pinching a chainsaw is a real bu…

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EP50 | Getting Stoked for Overland Expo West 2023 w/Eva Rupert 49:55

1+ y ago49:55

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With one week to go till Overland Expo West 2023, we have event planner and all-around adventure woman, Eva Rupert, on the podcast to discuss what to expect at this year’s Overland Expo West! Overland Expo West is a massive event full of overlanders and exhibitors from all over the world. It is an event that will excite both those new to overlandin…

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Ep. 15: Turkey Slams, Last Day Lions, Boot Inserts, Backcountry Stoves, and Wet Leather Boots 1:08:39

1+ y ago1:08:39

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Jordan and Janis discuss a young woman’s 32-day turkey Grand Slam, their personal backcountry stove systems, how Janis protects his kids’ ears, inserts for hunting boots, Nemo’s Roamer car-camping pad, and handling leather boots in wet conditions. If you have a question you want to submit to Gear Talk for discussion, email geartalk@themeateater.com…

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EP49 | Wilderness Medicine for Overlanders with Dr. Jon Solberg 53:37

1+ y ago53:37

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Join us as we sit down with Expedition Overland Team Doctor and experienced E.R. physician, Dr. Jon Solberg, to discuss Wilderness Medicine for Overlanders. Dr. Jon was featured in Expedition Overland's Alaska: The Last Frontier, and also served as team doctor on Expedition 7s first crossing of the Greenland Icecap. In this episode, Dr. Jon will br…

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EP48 | Overlanding Stories and Catching Up with Ty Heaps! 1:10:36

1+ y ago1:10:36

1:10:36

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with former Expedition Overland team member, Ty Heaps. Ty’s history with Expedition Overland goes way back to some of our very first episodes, and he and Clay are eager to catch up, share some stories, and offer what they have learned from years of experience in working with groups and teams. Ty served in…

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Ep. 14: Only One Gun, Cold Season Whitetail Clothing, Worthwhile Lightweight Gear, and More Listener Questions Answered 1:31:10

1+ y ago1:31:10

1:31:10

Jordan and Janis answer listener submitted questions. But first, an organizational gear hack Jordan stumbled upon while in the city and Janis’ continued lion hunting fails. They give their take on the best gun if you can only have one; clothing options for hike-and-sit whitetail hunting versus slow tracking-style whitetail hunting, which also trans…

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EP47 | Learning to Enjoy Pooping in the Outdoors and Managing Human Waste 1:02:47

1+ y ago1:02:47

1:02:47

We all poop (and pee!), so what are best practices for taking care of our “business” in the outdoors? We’ve invited Matt Caldwell, the Executive Director of TreadLightly.org to help us find answers to this question. Along with explaining best practices, Matt also shares the issues related to human waste that have developed recently as a result of a…

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EP46 | How to Maintain Your Overlanding Vehicle for Years of Adventure 1:14:30

1+ y ago1:14:30

1:14:30

Like many aspects of overlanding, keeping your vehicle in top condition and ready for your next adventure involves developing a mindset and body of knowledge and skills suitable to the task. For some, overland vehicle maintenance is a Zen-like pursuit that they enjoy doing themselves; for others, it is something they prefer to have done by a qualif…

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Ep. 13: Shot Placement, Broadheads, and Whitetails with Taylor Chamberlin 1:41:57

1+ y ago1:41:57

1:41:57

This week we have Taylor Chamberlin on the podcast to discuss broadheads. We also discuss shot placement and why Taylor can’t have a deer running 100 yards after the shot. Taylor dives into mechanicals versus fixed blades and breaks down what he’s used and how they performed. If you have a question you want to submit to Gear Talk for discussion, em…

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EP45 | Battery and Power Management with Matt Hopkins and Ryan Connelly 1:09:27

1+ y ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Adding additional means of electric power to your overland vehicle is customary to operate everything from winches, lighting, powered refrigerators, and possibly even your favorite coffee grinders. What options do you have to accomplish this task? What is the difference between a “Starter Battery” and a “House Battery”? What are power management co…

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